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Mixed media pr. The meeting Astronomical Telescopes: A Review of History, Science and Technology was celebrated the 400th anniversary of Hans Lipperhey's patent application on 25 September 1608 for the 'spy glasses'. It took place at ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands, through 29 September - 2 October 2008. This title presents the proceedings of the meeting. Editor(s): Brandl, Bernhard R.; Stuik, Remko; Katgert-Merkeli, J.K. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1083.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. 2010, Corr. 3rd printing 2010
Number of pages
535
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048122325
ISBN
9789048122325
Condition: New

€ 198.34

Paperback. Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 97, organized by IAU in co-operation with IRSI, held at Albuquerque, U.S.A., August 3-7, 1981 Editor(s): Heeschen, D. S.; Wade, C. M. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400977839
ISBN
9789400977839
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.76

Paperback. Proceedings of the Fifth ESLAB/ESRIN Symposium, held in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, June 8-11, 1971 Editor(s): Manno, Vittorio; Ring, J. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1972
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401028875
ISBN
9789401028875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.07

Paperback. This text focuses primarily on serious observing. It explains how to use a small telescope to observe many classes of objects, ranging from the sun (visual and H-alpha), through asteroids, planets and stars, to deep-sky. Variable stars, supernovae and artificial satellites are also covered. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 490 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540198994
ISBN
9783540198994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 47.65

Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide for amateur astronomers who want to do more than star-gaze. Each chapter is authored by a well-known amateur and covers a variety of topics ranging from principles of calculation, through electronics in astronomy, to societies and international co-operation. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 166 pages, 383 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540199007
ISBN
9783540199007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.98

Hardback. Includes reviews that cover a range of cluster of galaxies topics. This title covers the advances being made in analytical or numerical modeling of clusters, weak and strong lensing effects, and the large scale structure as traced by clusters. Editor(s): Plionis, Manolis; Lopez-Cruz, O.; Hughes, D. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 971.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
481
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402069406
ISBN
9781402069406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.18

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Erice, Sicily, Italy, April 20-30, 1988 Editor(s): Shapiro, Maurice M.; Wefel, John P. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 708 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1068.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
Number of pages
708
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401069038
ISBN
9789401069038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.02

Hardback. Editor(s): Wada, Keiichi; Combes, Francoise. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 400 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 795.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387727677
ISBN
9780387727677
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 251.59

paperback. Editor(s): Wada, Keiichi; Combes, Francoise. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 400 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441924957
ISBN
9781441924957
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 250.57

Hardback. Editor(s): Woerden, Hugo van; Brouw, W. N.; Hulst, H. C. van de. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9789027711809
ISBN
9789027711809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.14

Paperback. Editor(s): Wolstencroft, R. D.; Burton, W. B. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 629.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Number of pages
407
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401078573
ISBN
9789401078573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.30

Paperback. Provides an overview of the successful Soviet/Russian development of space suits and subsequent space walks from Vostok to MIR and ISS. This title provides details of events, including their technical development. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2003rd Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852337322
ISBN
9781852337322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.71
€ 53.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 1367 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 121 x 43. Weight in Grams: 754.
Publisher
Lucis Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1367
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Edition
4 Rev ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853301172
ISBN
9780853301172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.94

Hardback. The book focuses on how the exploration of the cosmic background radiation has shaped our picture of the Universe. Using a simple language and captivating metaphors, this book will help the reader to understand the mechanisms behind our Universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540787266
ISBN
9783540787266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.49

Paperback. The book focuses on how the exploration of the cosmic background radiation has shaped our picture of the Universe. Using a simple language and captivating metaphors, this book will help the reader to understand the mechanisms behind our Universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover of orig. 1st ed. 2008
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642097492
ISBN
9783642097492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.51

Paperback. United by the transit of Venus, scientists from around the globe came together to answer the essential question: how can the universe be measured? The author paints a portrait of the rivalries, triumphs and misfortunes that befell these men, along with their passion and determination to succeed. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 25. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First edition & printing in this form
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099538325
ISBN
9780099538325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. The race to the moon was won spectacularly by Apollo 11 on 20 July 1969. This title presents an account of the heroic Apollo programme - from the tragedy of the fire in Apollo 1 during a simulated launch, through the euphoria of the first moonwalk, to the discoveries made by the first scientist in space aboard Apollo 17. Series: Penguin Magnum Collection. Num Pages: 704 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 129 x 44. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
704
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141041834
ISBN
9780141041834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Hardback. For Star Trek fans and budding stargazers who are ready to launch their own space mission, this inventive book blends science and fiction, making learning fun and making Star Trek's 50th all the more worthy of celebration. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 256 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1146.
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781426216527
ISBN
9781426216527
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 28.16

Paperback. Stars are a constant source of fascination. In this Very Short Introduction Andrew King introduces us to the science of stars; how they are born, how they live, and how they die. He shows how understanding the stars is the key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit, and how they provide us with clues to the existence of planets like our own. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 136 pages, 13 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 110.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199602926
ISBN
9780199602926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. The first title in Icon's new Hot Science series, exploring the cutting edge of modern science. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785782251
ISBN
9781785782251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.03

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